2023 NBA Draft Megathread

[Handlogten's Heros]

Yeah, I'm sure. He's a second contract guy right now.

He’s quite literally been that this whole time… I tried to tell y’all. Immature 18 yo with bad decision making do not get more mature with money and attention. Dude needs to feel his bad decisions fully… then we can see how he reacts.

 

[zyzz]

The GG ride was wild lol. For a bit it seemed like his measurements and early workouts meant he wouldn’t fall to 16. Now it’s looking likely that he falls out of the first round. If he gets a green room invite he better not take it!

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

It is weird to me that this is what convinces the GG Teflon folks to jump off the bandwagon… no excuses like the workout was too hard or he ate real heavy or he tanked the workout out of loyalty or Gary Parrish just hates him cuz he doesn’t have an agent. Cmon… stick to your convictions.

 

[Thee Idiotic Minivan K]

Starting to warm up to the idea of targeting Black. Just a gut thing.

 

[framer]

Starting to warm up to the idea of targeting Black. Just a gut thing.

I have accepted that, if he is worst case scenario, we are in a pretty decent spot.

 

[idiot]

what are your guys thoughts on bufkin

he's growing on me. especially after watching his games and realizing his finishing at the rim and defense are both way better that one would expect from a scoring combo guard.

i think the jordan poole comparison does him more harm than good

At the risk of speaking for others, I think it's safe to say we have a lot of Bukfin bandwagoners here. I was probably among those most worried about the Poole similarities (superficial though those are), but it's clear Bufkin's coming out as a much more well-rounded prospect.

 

[Chargers Jazz Angels]

Starting to warm up to the idea of targeting Black. Just a gut thing.

I could be happy with a number of players at 9

Wallace
Black
Hendricks
Dick
Bufkin
Probably more

 

[The Midnight]

Yeah they do but don’t think he will be available.

For real?

Who do they think will take him?

 

[framer]

For real?

Who do they think will take him?

Orlando.

 

[The Midnight]

Starting to warm up to the idea of targeting Black. Just a gut thing.

Same here.

If Black could knock down 3s consistently…

It’s over.

 

[framer]

The rumor out there is that Black is crushing the interviews and individual workouts. I wasn't even aware he was out there doing them yet.

 

[The Midnight]

The rumor out there is that Black is crushing the interviews and individual workouts. I wasn't even aware he was out there doing them yet.

Wow.

Hendricks! Hendricks! Hendricks!

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

The rumor out there is that Black is crushing the interviews and individual workouts. I wasn't even aware he was out there doing them yet.

The background stuff on him was always A+. Dude is a gym rat. We’d be lucky to have him, Wallace or Hendricks. All are talented dudes with A+ personalities.

 

[Elizah Huge]

It is weird to me that this is what convinces the GG Teflon folks to jump off the bandwagon… no excuses like the workout was too hard or he ate real heavy or he tanked the workout out of loyalty or Gary Parrish just hates him cuz he doesn’t have an agent. Cmon… stick to your convictions.

Lol seriously there was some top-10 propaganda on here for a minute and one report comes out then he’s off the board completely?

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

Lol seriously there was some top-10 propaganda on here for a minute and one report comes out then he’s off the board completely?

It’s like Reddit level rumor and it’s like 12th or 13th red flag list. I mean a vape rumor takes someone from top ten to undrafted?

 

[The Fresh Prince]

Nba draft is soon going to have loaded talent from 1-30. The level of training kids get nowadays is budding more and more stars.

 

[The Midnight]

Staying at 9 our worst case scenario is starting to look like maybe Walker.

I would take Hendricks and Black over him comfortably.

It’s still Black for me easily… but now it’s at the “that wouldn’t be so bad…” level.

 

[whatthe]

GG at 28? If Hardy thinks he can make a real difference, otherwise I would trust Ainge.

That said, I do think a player like Rudy Gay is like one of the few players in the league that could reach someone who has a lot of personal issues and help them grow.

 

[cowhide]

Thank god it took us till the end of the year to start actively tanking, otherwise we might be stuck drafting Wemby. Wouldn’t that just be terrible.
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I was pretty high on him till I read all the negative posts about him. I may have to revisit him. I’m also starting to soften on Black if he’s an elite passer and playmaker then he needs to at least be considered. Watching Joker last night opened my eyes to this. That offense run through Joker is so smooth and works on all levels.


If I were Orlando I’d only do it for the wolves pick.

If anything we are hosing Orlando and that deal. We are getting two very good picks that are considerable upgrades to our picks in terms of what type of talents we can get. If Danny were to pull something like that off the rest of the front offices would be up in arms just like after we raped the wolves all over town. If you are the jazz you say yes before they have a chance to change their minds.

Of course the Magic would want the Minnesota pick because the potential for the Wolves to suck is there. I am not a fan of the trade because the Lakers could suck then too. I would only consider it if the Cavs pick was included.

 

[Saint Cy of JFC]

It is weird to me that this is what convinces the GG Teflon folks to jump off the bandwagon… no excuses like the workout was too hard or he ate real heavy or he tanked the workout out of loyalty or Gary Parrish just hates him cuz he doesn’t have an agent. Cmon… stick to your convictions.

Parrish didn't say his name, I confirmed through sources.

You are unbearable. I'm not going to take any single account out of proportion, but when enough things line up I will. I don't give a **** about hitting a vape. It's just how he did it shows me something.